PCS NATIONAL LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) MEMBERS’ SEMINAR, 1-2 NOVEMBER 2014:
‘Magna Carter to Proud LGBT Charter: Aspiration, Attitudes and Action'
Please bring the information in this briefing to the attention of all branch members; some may not be ‘out’ at work but wish to apply. Alternative formats are available on request.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Equality Department on 020 7801 2683. Alternatively you can email at equality@pcs.org.uk.
Who can apply?
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender members, whether ‘out’ at work or not.
The seminar seeks to encourage greater participation from all LGBT members and is aimed particularly at members who are newly active or who would like to become more active in PCS.
Applications are positively welcomed from women, disabled, Black* and young members who are often under-represented at union events. (*Black is used in the political context to apply to people from African and Asian Diasporas, including people of dual heritage.)
Seminar details
The PCS National LGBT Members’ Seminar will be held at the Novotel in Manchester on 1-2 November.
Registration will open at 12 noon on Saturday, with the seminar starting at 1 pm. The seminar will finish no later than 1 pm on Sunday.
The programme will integrate the PCS national campaign and organising priorities of the union alongside those of PCS Proud, with the particular challenges faced by LGBT members.
A variety of speakers, workshops and discussion group sessions will be spread across the weekend.
The evenings will provide an opportunity, in a supportive environment, to network with other PCS LGBT members from across the UK, and the many different departments, agencies and employers where our members work.
Please note that all successful applicants are required to attend for the entire duration of the seminar.
What is included?
PCS will meet the costs of accommodation, meals* and reasonable travel, including those for carers. Access requirements will be met as far as possible. *Please note lunch is not provided on Saturday. A buffet lunch is available on Sunday, or a packed lunch can be ordered instead.
Childcare facilities are available for children between 6 months and 14 years of age, however places are limited. Delegates are encouraged to make alternative arrangements where possible and PCS will cover the costs of reasonable childcare claims on production of a receipt from a registered carer.
How to apply
Members can nominate themselves and an application form can be found here.
Further copies are available by contacting the Equality Department on 020 7801 2683. Alternatively you can email requests for application forms to equality@pcs.org.uk.
Applicants must submit a supporting statement explaining why they wish to attend. This information forms part of the selection criteria.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 pm on Thursday 25 September 2014.
Faxes will be accepted on fax number 0207 801 2763 until 5 pm on this date.
Please note that all seminar correspondence will be sent by email to both home and work email addresses unless applicants notify us otherwise.
